Glenvista High School

Glenvista High School is a public high school in Mulbarton, Johannesburg, Gauteng, in the Johannesburg South education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 1 888 learners and 85 educators, about 22.2 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for public high schools in Gauteng (1 330 learners). It is a quintile 5 school, meaning it serves the wealthiest 20% of communities according to the national poverty ranking. It is a fee-paying public school. Parents who cannot afford the fees can apply to the school for a full or partial exemption. As a Section 21 school, its governing body manages part of its own budget. In the 2025 matric exams, 87.8% of its 327 candidates passed (Gauteng average: 89.1%).

Matric (NSC) results

87.8% of the school's 327 matric candidates passed in 2025, close to the Gauteng average of 89.1%.

Year	Wrote	Passed	Pass rate	Gauteng
2023	256	232	90.6%	85.4%
2024	269	246	91.4%	88.5%
2025	327	287	87.8%	89.1%

Source: Department of Basic Education, 2025 NSC School Performance Report. Pass rate = candidates who achieved the NSC ÷ candidates who wrote. It doesn't show bachelor passes, distinctions or learners who left before Grade 12.

School facts

School type	Public high school
Phase (DBE)	Secondary School
Sector	Public
Quintile	5 of 5 (what is this?)
School fees	Fee-paying
Section 21	Yes
Learners (2025)	1 888
Educators (2025)	85
Learners per educator	22.2 (province average 27.6)
Urban or rural	Urban
EMIS number	700110403
Exam centre number	8110403

Address and location

Street address	1, the Broads, Mulbarton, Johannesburg, Johannesburg
Postal address	P.O. Box 1756 Glenvista 2058
Suburb / area	Mulbarton
Town	Johannesburg
Province	Gauteng
Education district	Johannesburg South
Circuit	3
Municipality	City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality
Ward	79800023
Former department	House of Assembly(HOA)

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Admissions

Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 at public schools in Gauteng open the year before your child starts school. In Gauteng, apply through the Gauteng Department of Education online admissions system. Read our guide on applying for Grade 1 and Grade 8.